DIY Samsung Galaxy J3 Home Button Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 6 Steps

Hey there, repair enthusiast! Your Samsung Galaxy J3’s home button acting up? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Sometimes, a little TLC is all it takes to get your phone back in tip-top shape. Check out the troubleshooting page for the Samsung Galaxy J3 to see if you can solve it without taking things apart. But, if you need to replace the home button, we’ve got a step-by-step guide that’ll make it a breeze! Before you start, make sure your phone’s unplugged and completely powered off. Let’s get this repair party started!

Step 1

– Let’s get this party started! Time to separate the back casing from the phone. Use your fingers to gently pry them apart. Just like you’re giving your phone a little hug… but with a bit more force. You got this!

Step 2

– Take out the battery, it’s time for a little break from the action!

Step 3

– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and unscrew all ten screws. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 4

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: avoid twisting or wrenching that spudger while you’re at it. We wouldn’t want you to crack that beautiful screen of yours!

– Alright, let’s get that middle frame bezel off! Use the flat side of a spudger to gently pry it away. You got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 5

Don’t worry, you’ll hear a little pop when you lift the glass. It’s totally normal! Just keep going, you’re doing great! If you need a little help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Carefully lift the glass from the side of your phone and gently nudge that home button out. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– Pop that home button right back in, and give that glass back a gentle push to make sure it’s snug as a bug in a rug!

Ralph Harris

With over 20 years of experience in electronics repair and technical writing, this background reflects both expertise and dedication in the field. Credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USM, more than 500 Apple repair certifications, and a Wise Level 2 Technician certification, spanning across the full spectrum of device and cell phone repair. More than 2000+ repair guides have been published on the company site, salvationrepair.com, with a focus on sustainability and reusability enabling even lay-men to repair devices that would have otherwise ended up at the county landfill.If you like this content and would like to see more like it - let us know! It only takes a second and getting to know our audience is the whole reason we do this. So don't be shy - shoot us a quick hi!